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    Wilson's Creek

    4.4 (29 reviews)
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    Alibaba D.

    A day time drive outside of Springfield, MO- Wilson's Creek Battlefield Museum. If you like Civil War history - this is an awesome stop! The museum, the rangers, and the video - was a great experience. if you plan a trip to this location - Be prepared to step back in time! The collection of history cared for under one roof will touch you to your core! The curator's of this site have done an incredible job of displays, historic relics, commentary and a visual video. After the museum and video - You can get on a 5 mile loop drive through the battle grounds which is breathtaking! To know the depths of freedom fought over, the conviction for rights and the men and women willing to give it all...we felt our footsteps over the history of a place- embedded in our countries crossroads. Wilson's Creek Battlefield - Farm Road 182 ( Elm Street)

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    John K.

    Wilson's Creek is one of those Civil War battles you've probably never heard of. It was the major battle fought in Missouri .Technically it was a Confederate victory and coming after Bull Run seen as bad news for the North.But it was a high cost victory that helped set the stage for the Confederate disaster at nearby Pea Ridge.One interesting aspect of this battle is that it really reflected "civil war". A large number of combatants on both sides were from Missouri and Missouri was considered at play by both sides.Also a large portion of the Confederate force was from neighboring Arkansas but there was also a small Union contingent from Arkansas.There may also have been Cherokee from Indian Territory(Oklahoma) on both sides. Start with the visitors center and definitely watch the film on the battle .It's informative and helpful.The exhibits are also interesting. There was also a special exhibit on Sterling Price while I was there.Price was the ex governor of Missouri who became a Confederate general.The grounds themselves , which you can drive through, are quite pretty and don't take long to travel through . I saw deer and wild turkey on the grounds. Keep in mind that if you already went to Pea Ridge , which I had, within seven days , your ticket will get you fee admission to Wilson's Creek and I assume visa versa.

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    Michelle A.

    First stop on way to Branson. We watch a video first about civil war battle at Wilson's Creek. In the video this poor family has a battle right on their property, and turns their home into a hospital. The video also describes maggots and blow flies coming out of troops still alive. The museum also has guns and artifacts. Husband pays $15 to drive around battlefield in the rain and buildings are closed. I guess we just supported the National Parks. He was informed that the admission covers Pea Ridge Military Park in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. If you like civil war education, this place is recommended.

    Jim C.

    We stopped here on our visit to Branson, Mo. It took about one hour to drive here from Branson. The video is well done. The driving tour was scenic but the audio track lacked battlefield insights shared at other Civil War National Parks. The park ranger was great and she was eager to share facts and insights.

    Visitors Center at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, MO
    Mike K.

    What an awesome place to spend the day; if you enjoy history you'll love this!

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    Cathy W.

    I came with my class. They had a briefing room with audio visual equipment to support our needs. Also gave a great movie preview of the Battle at Wilsons Creek and then we followed it with a tour of the entire facilities which can be complete either by vehicle, bicycles, or hiking it all in by foot! The grounds were beautiful!

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    World's Largest Fork

    World's Largest Fork

    4.6(22 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    The world's largest fork in Springfield, Missouri is the kind of roadside oddity that makes you…read morestop, stare, and wonder who got really hungry during a city planning meeting. At 35 feet tall and 11 tons of stainless steel, it's less a utensil and more a chrome exclamation point stabbed into the sidewalk.

    Fantastic. Accessible. Impressive - visit more than once…read more - - - - - - - - August, 2024 Visit We discovered the World's Largest Fork, on the south side of town, in 2020... and it is large! The fork is some 35 feet tall... it is located on Chesterfield Avenue... Location... the south side of Springfield, MO... the James River Freeway circles Springfield... at the southern point / intersection is with the S. Kansas Expressway... go one road north... turn left onto Chesterfield Blvd... the fork is less than a quarter mile away, on the right side... the road gently turns left... as it begins to turn back to the right, you'll need to turn right there... and then you'll see it. According to Atlas Obscura, and Roadside America, this is no longer the tallest but it is second tallest and the fork with the largest mass "At 35 feet high, the fork rise in front of a three-story building occupied by Noble and Associates, a Springfield ad agency. Although no longer the world's tallest -- it was bested by a 37-foot-high fork in Oregon in 2022 -- it remains, at 11,000 pounds, the world's heaviest." Roadside America shares: "Our own local associates tell us that in 1998 the fork stood in front of a restaurant that failed on South Glenstone, in otherwise booming Springfield. The ad agency hauled the fork across town to its new office building, where it's been ever since. Noble does a lot of work for the food service and retail industry, so in that respect the fork makes sense." Thank you to any and all, at the now closed original restaurant, at the Noble and Associates ad agency, and any/all who helped relocate this treasure! We've now visited twice and we'll visit again! ----- -----

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    Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield - Exhibits inside the visitor's center

    Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Excellent National Park. I highly recommend any student of history or history buff give this place…read morea visit. The museum has one of the largest collections of civil war era weaponry I have seen in a single location. Well maintained and terrific staff

    Our grandsons are homeschooling for the first time this year (2nd & 6th grade) so when we decided…read moreto attend a St. Louis Cardinals game, we planned a couple National Parks along the way for some History lessons. The Park Attendant that was working the front desk was so friendly and explained a lot of history about Wilson's Creek to us. We enjoyed the park film and the museum at the Visitor's Center. They have a very large firearms collection that was interesting to look at. We walked up to the Ray House and also a few of the hikes: The Fort Smith Battery, Price's Headquarters and we ended very abruptly after hiking the East Overlook. When we got to our car after East Overlook, we noticed we had 100's of ticks on us. We spent the next hour trying to get all of them off of our shoes, socks and clothes. We did not make any more stops until we got back to the Visitor Center. Once inside, we explained to the Park Ranger about the ticks and she informed us that she always lets people know they have had an increase in ticks and chiggers this year and has Off that people can use before starting the hikes. Very disappointed that the first guy we spoke to did not mention this to us as we had explained we were heading out to the hikes so we could complete the Junior Ranger books and receive our badge... My daughter had a few chigger bites along with ticks and our grandsons were eat up with chigger bites... We were still pulling ticks off several hours later. The battlefield itself and park are very nice, with lots of history!! Just make sure you have plenty of Off with Deet before going on the hiking trails!!!

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    Exhibits inside the visitor's center

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    Commercial Street - The footbridge, 2

    Commercial Street

    4.5(4 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    Historic C-Street is pretty nice. It's lined with all the trappings of urban life, nice…read morerestaurants, coffee shops, and even a pedestrian bridge that's closed rn because of covid. It's worth a stroll to take in some of the city's atmosphere. Did you know that this year is C-Street's 150th anniversary.

    I have such a soft spot in my heart for Commercial Street, but it's not a guilty pleasure kind of…read morething because this historic street holds its own. Since moving to Springfield five years ago for college, I've seen it grow from a relatively unsafe (and generally un-fun) place to hang out to one of Queen City's most successfully revamped neighborhoods. What I personally love about Commercial Street is the almost magical sense of history that exists down there. From a renovated firehouse, to a long line of brick buildings in various states of repair, to the ol' footbridge (I wouldn't recommend setting foot on the other side of the latter, just FYI), everything on this block had a serious sense of purpose at one point in time. A local historian could go on about it much more than I could, but I do know that it used to be where Springfield's original train station was back when everything was all sepia-toned. The best reasons to visit what myself and friends call C-Street today are for the restaurants, cafés and miscellaneous eateries old and new; they sit next door to each other despite some being incredibly diverse and others being classically American. Also, the scattering of small barbers, antique shops and modern marketing firms is neat to see as well. While the blocks immediately surrounding C-Street are still a little less than safe after dark, the street itself is now a place I enjoy being at any hour of the day or evening. Despite what you may hear from locals who still think C-Street is the C-Street of 2010, 2014 C-Street is a great place to be and it's getting better by the month. I dig it. You should too.

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    Swinging Bridges of Brumley County - Bridge in Winter

    Swinging Bridges of Brumley County

    4.8(5 reviews)
    82.7 mi

    I had found these two ancient bridges, a throwback to a simpler time, years ago on a historic…read morebridge website. Realizing that they were the same ones I had seen pictures that a friend had posed his Shelby Mustangs on I had to go. The first visit was probably a decade ago and I brought brought my kids. We drive over the fiirst, but walked out onto the second as my truck exceeded the 3 ton weight limit. We threw rocks at the ice below and had a great time. Today was a warmer day and my wife and I finally got to go. Same thing as before walked onto the second as the weight limit is still the same. Being near 70° it was a great day to go for a walk.

    When you have an extra hour or so in the Lake of the Ozarks, check out the Swinging Bridges. This…read moreis a completely free activity for all ages. Make sure to take pictures as well as a video. Your friends and family will not believe you traveled over these unusual bridges. The larger of the two bridges is known at the Grand Auglaize Swinging Bridge. It is a metal wire suspension bridge built in 1922 by Joseph A. Dice. The length of the structure is 500 feet. The main length span (wooden plank section) is 414 feet long. One of the scary factors is the Bridge is only 12 feet wide. The second smaller bridge is known at the Mill Creek Bridge. It was built in 1925 and is 135 feet in length. This Bridge is 11.1 feet wide. Take time out and explore these truly "hidden" treasures.

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    Looking up at the Grand Auglaize Swinging Bridge

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